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Local 22 Kitchen and Bar

4.8 (1217)
$30 and under
Southern
2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705

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Local 22 Kitchen and Bar

4.8
$30 and under
Southern
Durham

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
A Southern-accented gastropub with a strong local focus.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yanni
  • Catering
    Please call and ask for Paul for any Catering needs<br />(919) 286-9755
  • Area
    Durham
  • Cross street
    9th st
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of parking in Erwin Square.<br />If you need directions please give us a call<br />(919) 286-9755
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Local 22 Kitchen and Bar.

4.8

4.8
(1217)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local 22 Kitchen and Bar shines with its "exceptional service," diverse menu, and "mouth-watering" dishes like mushroom risotto and grilled shrimp. It's a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a welcoming atmosphere with beautiful outdoor seating. The specials and desserts earn rave reviews, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
1,217 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Sadly they didn’t see my note that we were celebrating a birthday. But the dessert was good even without a candle.

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  2. Stuart

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and the service was exceptional.

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  3. Elena Gold

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. A good amount of variety for food choices. The mushroom risotto was freaking mouth watering! 🤤 Service was great. A great date night spot.

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  4. Sue

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Durham restaurants. Always try to eat here when in town visiting our daughter. The grill shrimp on my salad was excellent.

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  5. Stephen Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our local place! Food is always good and consistant. Still my favorite place for grilled wings. Love the Specials menu. We had some old fashions, wings, pizza, greek salad and a Burger. Best part is the people. We sat at the bar and just had great conversations with the team.

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  6. Michele Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good; service efficient; we sat outside, very pleasant

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  7. Paula

    Durham/County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some folks in my bookclub wanted to get together for lunch before our meeting. I agreed to pick a location convenient to our meeting space (Duke Erwin Mill). I picked Local 22 and I had never been there. It was less than a 5 minute walk from our meeting and has a beautiful outdoor space. They made this so easy for me with a reservation and a table ready for 8 of us when we arrived. Staff was attentive and professional: no auctioning off our lunch ala "who had the beet salad." The menu is diverse enough to satisfy everyone. The outdoor table was comfortably situated and the restaurant's plants and flowers were beautiful. Best of all we had a leisurely lunch and never felt rushed. We are women of a certain age and the noise level was great even for those a little hard of hearing. Thank you, Local 22 - you made a lunch out hero. I feel sure we will be returning.

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  8. Marian

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great ambiance. Always a good time.

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  9. Lynn Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place for lunch!! Good food and service. Great sanitation rating.

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  10. Gretchen Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy Thursday lunch crowd but everyone loved the dishes they ordered: bacon mac & cheese, a Reuben sandwich and a pizza. Very generous portions of all three.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yanni
  • Catering
    Please call and ask for Paul for any Catering needs<br />(919) 286-9755
  • Area
    Durham
  • Cross street
    9th st
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of parking in Erwin Square.<br />If you need directions please give us a call<br />(919) 286-9755
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Local 22 is often recommended for date night, with guests praising its atmosphere, candles, and attentive service as ideal for a special evening.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: reviewers describe enjoying leisurely brunches with their children and sons, and one guest specifically mentions a positive family brunch with her sons.

Local 22 has a warm, cool gastropub vibe, candles, warm lighting, a bustling bar and lots of plants create an inviting, energetic atmosphere, with the patio offering a more relaxed outdoor option.

Portions at Local 22 are frequently described as generous, multiple guests note very generous servings and large plates that left them comfortably full.

Yes, the shaded outdoor patio has hosted diners with dogs; one reviewer brought two Pomeranians and noted the patio stayed cool and staff provided water.

Yes, Local 22 offers outdoor seating, including a covered patio and garden-style outdoor space that many guests enjoy on pleasant days.

Casual Dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for dining at Local 22.

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Local 22 Kitchen and Bar

4.8
$30 and under
Southern
Durham

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
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